When was the last time someone was in the crawl space of your home? This area is often ignored by homeowners unless there’s a serious problem occurring. Rodents in a crawl space can cause extensive damage to ventilation pipes, insulation, vapor barriers, and electric lines. Crawl spaces easily allow rodents to enter a home and destroy many things. In addition to their destruction, rodent droppings, urine, and carcass pathogens can travel into a home and make the occupants ill. Securing Crawl Spaces in Kent from rodents while permitting proper air flow can be achieved through the help of an experienced company.
Crawl spaces require the same attention as an attic when it comes to insulation. A home will be more energy efficient with the right type of insulation combined with a proper vapor barrier. Spiders entering a home through the crawl space area can also be reduced. An experienced company understands homeowners may not have the time and equipment to keep their crawl space in top condition. A crawl space company will work with the homeowner to deliver the best service and workmanship available and supply a homeowner with a free written estimate.
Crawl Spaces in Kent should not be invaded by rodents of any kind because it can create contamination in the air of a home. Rodents that enter the crawl space will continue to hunt for food sources and warmth in a home. The results of a large rodent infestation could be devastating to a homeowner. Insulation that has been contaminated or knocked down will be removed. Missing subfloor insulation can be installed, and sanitizing and deodorizing of the crawl space can be completed. Pier pads and ledges will have waste removed through the use of a HEPA vacuum. Duct replacement and sealing will take place so rodents and pathogens can no longer enter the air filtration system.
Don’t overlook the importance of a crawl space to your home or the health of everyone that lives there. The crawl space should be dry and insulated and should contain a quality vapor barrier to eliminate rot in the wood floor. Now is a great time to have the crawl space insulated and protected to reduce energy costs this winter.
